Menu. James Beard House. December 22, 2009

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1 Menu James Beard House December 22, 2009

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3 Passed Tapas, Pinxtos, and Montaditos Cava, Raventòs i Blanc, Gran Reserva, Brut, Penedès 2003

4 sasa mahr-batuz gretchen thomas andy pforzheimer Sasa Mahr-Batuz and Andy Pforzheimer opened the first Barcelona Wine Bar 15 years ago in South Norwalk, introducing Connecticut to tapas and Spanish wines. Back then, Andy did the cooking, Sasa answered the phones, and there were 28 seats. Today there are 6 Barcelonas, each as quirky and individual as their slightly crazy owners. Gretchen Thomas joined Barcelona as Wine Director in 2005, and has since become one of the USA s foremost experts on the wines of Spain, Argentina, and Uruguay. Together, the three of them authored The Barcelona Cookbook: A Celebration of Food, Wine and Life, published in June of 2009.

5 Hamachi Escabeche, Orange, Lemon, and Peppers White Asparagus, Citrus Aioli Hondaribbi Zuri, Ulacia, Getariako Txakolina 2008

6 Eyhab Happy Hatab realized his passion for food and authentic cuisine as a child in his grandmother s kitchen. After graduating from Johnson and Wales in Rhode Island, he decided to study food sciences at the Nabisco Laboratories. eyhab happy hatab south norwalk Hatab was one of the opening members of Marcus Samuelsson s Washington Square. He then took a Sous Chef position at the award-winning Pluckmenin Inn in Bedminster NJ. Followed by Daniel Sterns Rae restaurant as Chef de Cuisine in Philadelphia. He moved on to a short stint at George Perrier s Le bec Fin in Philadelphia and is now a proud member of Barcelona.

7 Esqeixada: Marinated Baccalao Salad Montadito of Roast Pepper and Spanish Anchovies Manzanilla "Paparoosa," Emilio Lustau, Jerez NV

8 Adam Greenberg began his cooking career under the guidance of Billy Grant of Bricco restaurant in West Hartford, CT. Greenberg studied at Johnson & Wales University, then worked under Tom Colicchio at Gramercy Tavern, where he refined his skill. adam greenberg west hartford After years of traveling from Florida to NYC, Greenberg returned home to revamp and revitalize the Barcelona experience in West Hartford. Greenberg brings with him his professionalism, hospitality, and, most of all, his culinary creativity.

9 Oyster Gratinata Torrejon Chickpea and Oyster Mishroom Croquette Albariño Esencia Diviña, Rìas Baixas 2008

10 Larry Baldwin began his career at Union Pacific, a three-star, highly acclaimed restaurant, working under the notorious Rocco Dispirito. In 2005, Baldwin took a Sous Chef position at Mario Batali s tiny, but widely popular Spanish Tapas restaurant, Casa Mono, under Chef Andy Nusser. larry baldwin stamford In 2007, Baldwin assisted Anne Burrell in opening her first restaurant called Centro Vinoteca. Baldwin looks forward to furthering his knowledge of Spanish cuisine and making delicious and playful dishes that are founded on authentic Spanish cooking.

11 Octopus Albondigas, Roast Pepper Reduction Polpo Gallego Tempranillo, Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta Reserva, Rioja 2000

12 Christian Petroni knew early on that his dream was to become a chef. During his first job as a DJ at Trotters Tavern, he met owner Anthony Goncalves, who would soon become a close friend and mentor. After high school, Petroni decided to pursue his passion for food and attended the New York Restaurant School. After Goncalves re-conceived Trotters as Peniche, he contacted Petroni to work with him. christian petroni greenwich At Peniche, Petroni oversaw the kitchen and worked with Goncalves to continually explore Spanish and Portuguese-inspired tapas utilizing local and organic ingredients.

13 House-Cured Pork Belly, Sherry Glaze Fresh Brussel Sprouts A la Plancha Garnacha/Cariñena, Laurona, Montsant 2004

14 Hazen got his start piloting the kitchen at the now-defunct T-Salon beneath the Guggenheim SoHo before signing on as Sous chef at La Caravelle, one of the city s most respected French eateries. His work at La Caravelle led to his nomination and induction into the Vatel Club, an international chef s association. michae hazen new haven Hazen moved to Chicago in 1998 to work with acclaimed chef Paul Kahan at Kahan s award-winning restaurant, Blackbird. Hazen joined the Barcelona team in the pursuit of clean flavors that let the essence of the ingredients shine though.

15 Grilled Dry-aged Hanger Steak, Black Truffle Vinaigrette Wild Mushrooms with Herbed Goat Cheese Tempranillo/Syrah, Bodegas Mauro, Tudela del Duero 2006

16 Erin Hunt attended the Culinary Institute of America. During his two years at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, Erin worked as assistant department head for each kitchen including the Pastry Shop and the Five Star Five Diamond Dining Room. erin hunt fairfield In 2007, Erin made the decision to leave the Ritz-Carlton, moving to Chicago to join Richard Melman s Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises as an Executive Sous Chef. In March of 2009, Erin returned to his native state of Connecticut eager to accept the Executive Chef position with Barcelona.

17 Lemon Curd, Candied Walnuts, Fresh Fruit Moscatel Superior, Emelin, Emilio Lustau, Jerez NV

18 Taking a degree from the Art Institute of Atlanta, Halberg paired a push through some of Atlanta s most respected restaurants (Justin Ward s Harvest, La Grotta Ristorante in Buckhead) with a year working in Florence and Modena, Italy. He worked at James Beard winner Melissa Kelly s seaside Italian restaurant Primo. adam halberg executive chef This was followed by seven years in Boston, consulting for popular restaurant/caterer Bakers Best and running restaurants for both Laura Brennan and James Beard winner Michael Schlow.

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